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Flunitrazepam is a benzodiazepine with pharmacologic actions similar to those of diazepam that can cause anterograde amnesia. Some reports indicate that it is used as a date rape drug and suggest that it may precipitate violent behavior. The United States Government has banned the importation of this drug.
Approved
Illicit
Matched Description: … Some reports indicate that it is used as a date rape drug and suggest that it may precipitate violent …
Matched Categories: … Hypnotics and Sedatives ... Benzodiazepine hypnotics and sedatives ... Benzodiazepines and benzodiazepine derivatives …
Melatonin is a biogenic amine that is found in animals, plants and microbes. Aaron B. Lerner of Yale University is credited for naming the hormone and for defining its chemical structure in 1958. In mammals, melatonin is produced by the pineal gland. The pineal gland is small endocrine gland, about...
Approved
Nutraceutical
Vet approved
Matched Description: … , fertility and reproduction. ... Melatonin is a biogenic amine that is found in animals, plants and microbes. Aaron B. ... Lerner of Yale University is credited for naming the hormone and for defining its chemical structure …
Matched Categories: … Hypnotics and Sedatives ... Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists …
Macimorelin, a novel and orally active ghrelin mimetic that stimulates GH secretion, is used in the diagnosis of adult GH deficiency (AGHD). More specifically, macimorelin is a peptidomimetic growth hormone secretagogue (GHS) that acts as an agonist of GH secretagogue receptor, or ghrelin receptor (GHS-R1a) to dose-dependently increase GH levels...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … such as AIDS and cancer. ... Macimorelin, a novel and orally active ghrelin mimetic that stimulates GH secretion, is used in the diagnosis ... They include treatment for growth retardation in children and cachexia associated with chronic disease …
Matched Categories: … Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins …
Cisatracurium is a non-depolarising neuromuscular blocking agent of the benzylisoquinolinium class, available in its salt form, cisatracurium besylate.[A243416,A253592] Cisatracurium has an intermediate duration of action and is one of the most commonly used neuromuscular blocking agents in intensive care.[A253592,A253597]. Cisatracurium acts on cholinergic receptors, blocking neuromuscular transmission. This action is...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … [A243416,A253592] Cisatracurium has an intermediate duration of action and is one of the most commonly ... [A243416,A253592] Cisatracurium is an R-cis-R-cis isomer of [atracurium] and has approximately 3 times …
Levomilnacipran is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI), although it is a more potent inhibitor of norepinephrine reuptake than serotonin reuptake.[A261181, A38560] Levomilnacipran is the more active 1S,2R-enantiomer in the racemate milnacipran.[A261181, L47956] Once administered, interconversion between levomilnacipran and its stereoisomer does not occur in humans. First approved...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Levomilnacipran is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI), although it is ... [A261181, L47956] Once administered, interconversion between levomilnacipran and its stereoisomer does ... [L47956] While levomilnacipran was previously investigated and proposed as a potential treatment for …
Matched Categories: … Milnacipran and enantiomer ... Serotonin and Noradrenaline Reuptake Inhibitors …
Loracarbef is a carbacephem antibiotic sometimes grouped together with the second-generation cephalosporin antibiotics. It is marketed under the trade name Lorabid.
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Investigational
Withdrawn
Matched Iupac: … (6R,7S)-7-[(2R)-2-amino-2-phenylacetamido]-3-chloro-8-oxo-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid
A benzodiazepine with anticonvulsant, hypnotic, and muscle relaxant properties. It has been shown in some cases to be more potent than diazepam or nitrazepam.
Approved
Illicit
Matched Description: … A benzodiazepine with anticonvulsant, hypnotic, and muscle relaxant properties. …
Matched Categories: … Hypnotics and Sedatives ... Benzodiazepine hypnotics and sedatives ... Benzodiazepines and benzodiazepine derivatives …
Nintedanib is a small molecule kinase inhibitor used in the treatment of pulmonary fibrosis, systemic sclerosis-associated interstitial lung disease, and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).[L8453,L8459] It was first approved for use in the United States in 2014. Within the spectrum of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis treatment options, nintedanib is currently one...
Approved
Matched Description: … used in the treatment of pulmonary fibrosis, systemic sclerosis-associated interstitial lung disease, and ... agent for NSCLC, nintedanib, in combination with [Docetaxel], is reserved for patients who have tried and ... indicated for the condition (the other being [Pirfenidone]) and as such is used as a first-line treatment …
Matched Categories: … Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents …
Etelcalcetide is a calcimimetic drug for the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients undergoing hemodialysis. Etelcalcetide was approved (trade name Parsabiv) for the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism (HPT) in adult patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on hemodialysis in February, 2017.
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Investigational
Matched Iupac: … butyl]carbamoyl}butyl]carbamoyl}butyl]carbamoyl}ethyl]carbamoyl}-2-acetamidoethyl]disulfanyl}propanoic acid
Matched Categories: … Sex Hormones and Insulins ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins …
Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is a single-chain polypeptide composed of 84 amino acids. Available as Preotact, it is an identical form of human recombinant hormome which produced as a fusion protein undergoeing post-translational processing involving the cleavage of the OmpA leader sequence, leaving the mature protein as a single-chain 84 amino-acids...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … Food and Drug Administration (FDA). ... The name Preos and the New Drug Application is pending approval by the U.S. ... used in the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women at high risk of osteoporotic fractures and
Matched Categories: … Sex Hormones and Insulins ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins ... Parathyroid Hormones and Analogues ... Calcium-Regulating Hormones and Agents ... Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists …
Sir Henry H. Dale first identified oxytocin and its uterine contractile properties in 1906.[A229008,A228593,A229108] Like all other neurohypophysial hormones, oxytocin is composed of nine amino acids with a disulfide bridge between the Cys 1 and 6 residues.[A229008,A228593] In the mid-1950s, synthetic oxytocin was successfully synthesized by a biochemist named Vincent...
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Vet approved
Matched Description: … and central effects. ... [A229008] It plays an important role in pair bonding, social cognition and functioning, and even fear ... Dale first identified oxytocin and its uterine contractile properties in 1906. …
Matched Categories: … Pituitary and Hypothalamic Hormones and Analogues ... Oxytocin and Analogues ... Sex Hormones and Insulins ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins ... methylergometrine and oxytocin …
Metreleptin, a recombinant analog of the human hormone leptin, is an orphan drug used to treat complications of leptin deficiency in people with lipodystrophy. Lipodystrophies include a range of disorders characterized by the reduction, absence, or altered distribution of adipose tissue. Complications of lipodystrophy include metabolic abnormalities such as hypertriglyceridemia,...
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Matched Description: … fasting glucose, reduced triglycerides, and reductions in food intake. ... include metabolic abnormalities such as hypertriglyceridemia, insulin resistance, diabetes mellitus, and ... Metreleptin is produced in _E. coli_ and differs from native human leptin by the addition of a methionine …
Matched Categories: … Amino Acids and Derivatives ... Alimentary Tract and Metabolism ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins ... Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins ... Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists …
Ulobetasol is a highly potent corticosteroid. It is structurally related to clobetasol. Due to its high potency, it is mainly prescribed in the treatment of severe plaque psoriasis and corticosteroid responsive dermatoses.[L15047,L15052,L15102] Ulobetasol was granted FDA approval on 17 December 1990.
Approved
Matched Description: … A215597] Due to its high potency, it is mainly prescribed in the treatment of severe plaque psoriasis and
Matched Categories: … tazarotene and ulobetasol …
Tixocortol is a 21-thiol derivative of hydrocortisone classified as a class A corticosteroid. It is a synthetic steroid with topical anti-inflammatory properties without the systemic glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid activities and toxicity.
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Withdrawn
Matched Description: … mineralocorticoid activities and toxicity. ... is a synthetic steroid with topical anti-inflammatory properties without the systemic glucocorticoid and
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism ... Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists …
Laropiprant is an ingredient in the EMA-withdrawn product Pelzont.
Approved
Investigational
Withdrawn
Matched Iupac: … 3R)-4-[(4-chlorophenyl)methyl]-7-fluoro-5-methanesulfonyl-1H,2H,3H,4H-cyclopenta[b]indol-3-yl]acetic acid
Deflazacort, also known as Emflaza, is a corticosteroid prodrug used as an agent to manage Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). It is marketed by Marathon Pharmaceuticals and was approved in February 2017 by the FDA.[L6694,FDA label] Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is an inherited disorder resulting from mutations of the dystrophin gene, which...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … This disease can cause serious muscle weakness and progressive breathing and cardiovascular disability ... , severely impacting patient quality of life and survival. ... It is marketed by Marathon Pharmaceuticals and was approved in February 2017 by the FDA. …
Matched Categories: … Sex Hormones and Insulins …
Pramiracetam has been previously approved in some eastern European countries under the brand names Pramistar, Neupramir, and Remen. It was also previously approved in the United States with orphan drug designation . Pramiracetam has been studied for the use in Alzheimer's disease and as an adjunct treatment to restore cognitive...
Approved
Matched Description: … previously approved in some eastern European countries under the brand names Pramistar, Neupramir, and ... Pramiracetam has been studied for the use in Alzheimer's disease and as an adjunct treatment to restore …
Matched Categories: … Psychostimulants, Agents Used for ADHD and Nootropics …
Betamethasone phosphate is a prodrug that is rapidly hydrolyzed, providing rapidly accessible betamethasone to agonize glucocorticoid receptors. Betamethasone provides greater anti-inflammatory activity than prednisolone with less sodium and water retention. Betamethasone sodium phosphate was granted FDA approval on 3 March 1965.
Approved
Vet approved
Matched Iupac: … 1H,2H,3H,3aH,3bH,4H,5H,7H,9aH,9bH,10H,11H,11aH-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-1-yl]-2-oxoethoxy}phosphonic acid
Matched Description: … L11994] Betamethasone provides greater anti-inflammatory activity than [prednisolone] with less sodium and
Matched Categories: … Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists …
Vasomotor symptoms (VMS), more colloquially known as hot flashes or night sweats, are some of the most common symptoms in menopause. With a median duration of 7.4 years, vasomotor symptoms are also the most common reasons why women seek treatments for menopausal issues.[A259591,A259596] Although mostly considered a nuisance, vasomotor symptoms...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … severe VMS daily have reported a decline in sleep quality, concentration, sexual activity, energy, and ... [A259606] Estrogen is a potent neuromodulator, particularly in the hypothalamus, and has been shown to ... increase neurokinin B signalling, increasing the activity of KNDy neurons and therefore the activity …
Matched Categories: … Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones …
Tenoxicam, an antiinflammatory agent with analgesic and antipyretic properties, is used to treat osteoarthritis and control acute pain.
Approved
Matched Description: … and control acute pain. ... Tenoxicam, an antiinflammatory agent with analgesic and antipyretic properties, is used to treat osteoarthritis …
Matched Categories: … Antiinflammatory and Antirheumatic Products ... Antiinflammatory and Antirheumatic Products, Non-Steroids …
Medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) is a progesterone derivative that is more resistant to metabolism for improved pharmacokinetic properties. MPA can be use to treat secondary amenorrhea, endometrial hyperplasia, abnormal uterine bleeding, osteoporosis, vasomotor symptoms in menopause, vulvar and vaginal atrophy, prevent pregnancy, manage pain in endometriosis, prevent pregnancy, and is also...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … in palliative care for endometrial and renal carcinoma. ... vaginal atrophy, prevent pregnancy, manage pain in endometriosis, prevent pregnancy, and is also used ... endometrial hyperplasia, abnormal uterine bleeding, osteoporosis, vasomotor symptoms in menopause, vulvar and
Matched Categories: … Hormones and Related Agents ... Progesterone and Derivatives ... medroxyprogesterone and estrogen ... medroxyprogesterone and estrogen ... medroxyprogesterone and estradiol …
Levetiracetam is a drug within the pyrrolidine class that is used to treat various types of seizures stemming from epileptic disorders. It was first approved for use in the United States in 1999 and is structurally and mechanistically unrelated to other anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs).[L8606,L8600,L8615] Levetiracetam possesses a wide therapeutic index[L8615,A185918]...
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Matched Description: … It was first approved for use in the United States in 1999 and is structurally and mechanistically unrelated ... [L8606,L8600,L8615] Levetiracetam possesses a wide therapeutic index[L8615,A185918] and little-to-no ... choice over other AEDs, a class of drugs notorious for having generally narrow therapeutic indexes and
Vilazodone is a novel compound with combined high affinity and selectivity for the 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) transporter and 5-HT(1A) receptors[Label,A177622]. Vilazodone may also be associated with less sexual dysfunction and weight gain . Vilazodone was given FDA approval on January 21, 2011[L6046,A177622].
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Matched Description: … (5-HT) transporter and 5-HT(1A) receptors[Label,A177622]. ... Vilazodone may also be associated with less sexual dysfunction and weight gain[A6947]. ... Vilazodone is a novel compound with combined high affinity and selectivity for the 5-hydroxytryptamine …
Matched Categories: … Serotonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitors (SARIs) …
Procaine benzylpenicillin (INN), also known as procaine G penicillin, is an injectable antiobiotic. It is a poorly soluble salt form of penicillin which is a combination of naturally occuring benzylpenicillin (penicillin G) and the local anaesthetic agent procaine in equimolar amounts. Procaine benzylpenicillin is administered by deep intramuscular injection. It...
Approved
Vet approved
Matched Iupac: … (2S,5R,6R)-3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-6-(2-phenylacetamido)-4-thia-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylic acid
Matched Description: … It is slowly absorbed and hydrolyzed to benzylpenicillin. ... salt form of penicillin which is a combination of naturally occuring benzylpenicillin (penicillin G) and ... Benzylpenicillin is active against a wide range of organisms and is the drug of first choice for many …
Ambenonium is a cholinesterase inhibitor. It is used in the management of myasthenia gravis.
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